1-28-04 - The state of Texas executed convicted killer Billy Frank Vickers Wednesday night in Huntsville for the 1993 slaying of a Lamar
County grocery store owner. 50 year old Phillip Kinslow was shot during a robbery that went wrong in Arthur City, north of Paris. In his last statement, Vickers expressed remorse for the slaying and then took credit for more than one dozen other killings. Vickers said "I wish to say to my family, I'm sorry for all the grief I've put you through." Vickers then said there were "several more that I had done or that I had been a part of, and I'm sorry but I am not sure how many. There must be a dozen or 14, I believe, all total." Vickers was the fourth Texas death row inmate to have his punishment carried out this year.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
